THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Speaker G Karthikeyan has described poet Vallathol as a rare genius whose aesthetic sensibility was shaped by a combination of scientific temper and spirituality. ‘’Readers in all ages can relate to his poetry, just as it evokes nostalgic memories in me,’’ Karthikeyan said. He was speaking at a function organised by the Vallathol Sahithya Samithi to give away the Vallathol Award to noted writer and thinker C Radhakrishnan here on Sunday. Singer Kallara Gopan recited ‘Vallathol Smrithi’, a tribute in verse to the legendary poet. Former Chief Secretary R Ramachandran Nair presided over the function. The award carries a plaque and a cash prize of Rs 1,11,111. Receiving the award, C Radhakrishnan remarked that Malayalam poetry’s coming of age was greatly influenced by the writings of Vallathol. Author Puthussery Ramachandran spoke on the occasion. ‘Sahithyotsavam’, a literary festival to be held on October 17 and 18 at the Theerthapada Mandapam at East Fort here, has also been arranged as part of the award ceremony. Literary discussions and recital of Vallathol poems will be held at the festival. Culture Minister K C Joseph will inaugurate the valedictory function on October 18.
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